Spec. MD. Mehmet Sarioglu Reviews

As a 28-year-old software engineer, discovering a rare desmoid tumor in my abdomen felt like a system crash I couldn't debug. Dr. Sarioglu didn't just see another oncology case, he recognized my terror about preserving fertility and designed a targeted therapy protocol that shrank the tumor 70% while protecting my reproductive organs. His approach felt like precision coding for my unique biology.

My 82-year-old father's metastatic prostate cancer had exhausted standard treatments when we met Dr. Sarioglu. Instead of suggesting more aggressive chemo, he created a 'gentle warfare' strategy combining low-dose immunotherapy with palliative radiotherapy that gave my father 18 quality months to finish his memoir. Dr. Sarioglu treated the whole man, not just the cancer.

During a routine diving physical, they found a neuroendocrine tumor in my pancreas, completely asymptomatic at 45. Dr. Sarioglu's team caught it at stage 1B through meticulous imaging review others had rushed. His surgical-oncology coordination meant I was diving again in 5 months with no evidence of disease, a testament to his preventive vigilance.

Our 16-year-old daughter's osteosarcoma diagnosis shattered our world. Dr. Sarioglu created a treatment plan that preserved her leg through limb-salvage surgery timed perfectly between chemotherapy cycles. He even coordinated with her school for remote learning during treatment. Two years later, she's cancer-free and just made her university basketball team.

As a Turkish expat returning from Germany specifically for treatment, I appreciated how Dr. Sarioglu integrated European trial data with local protocols for my advanced gastric cancer. His bilingual explanations and cultural understanding eased my family's anxiety. The hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy he recommended gave me three extra years to see my grandchildren grow.

My wife's inflammatory breast cancer presented as a rash that five doctors misdiagnosed. Dr. Sarioglu recognized it immediately during a second-opinion consultation and initiated neoadjuvant chemotherapy within 48 hours. His urgency matched the aggression of her cancer. Today, her PET scan shows complete metabolic response, he saved her life by seeing what others missed.

At 33 with triple-negative breast cancer and a BRCA2 mutation, I faced overwhelming statistics. Dr. Sarioglu presented my case to an international tumor board and secured access to an experimental PARP inhibitor combination. His transparency about the trial's risks and his 24/7 availability during side effects made the uncertainty bearable. I've now been NED for 18 months.

My brother's glioblastoma diagnosis came with a 14-month prognosis. Dr. Sarioglu implemented Tumor Treating Fields therapy alongside tailored temozolomide, explaining the electrical field mechanism with remarkable clarity. He exceeded the prognosis by 22 months, giving us time for a final family pilgrimage to Mecca, a gift beyond medical expectation.

As a 52-year-old chef, losing my sense of taste during head and neck cancer treatment felt like losing my identity. Dr. Sarioglu worked with nutritionists to create flavor-enhancing strategies and adjusted radiation fields to spare more taste buds. My recovery included retraining my palate, he understood my profession was part of my healing.

When my mother's metastatic colon cancer became resistant to third-line therapy, Dr. Sarioglu performed liquid biopsy testing that revealed a rare HER2 amplification. He repurposed a breast cancer drug combination that achieved partial response when all other options had failed. His molecular detective work bought us 16 precious months together.

At 19, my Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis came right before university finals. Dr. Sarioglu scheduled my ABVD chemotherapy around my exams and provided documentation for special accommodations. His belief that 'life continues during treatment' kept me academically on track while achieving complete remission, I graduated only one semester delayed.

My husband's mesothelioma from naval shipyard exposure seemed untreatable. Dr. Sarioglu pioneered a multimodal approach combining pleurectomy/decortication with heated chemotherapy wash and immunotherapy maintenance. Three years later, he's gardening again, a miracle we attribute to Dr. Sarioglu's willingness to build a protocol from multiple disciplines.

As a 67-year-old with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and solitary brain metastasis, I was told nothing could be done. Dr. Sarioglu coordinated simultaneous stereotactic radiosurgery for the brain lesion with targeted therapy for systemic disease. His 'dual-front attack' strategy has kept me stable for 28 months, he saw possibilities where others saw dead ends.

My daughter's relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 8 had exhausted conventional options. Dr. Sarioglu facilitated CAR-T cell therapy access and managed the cytokine release syndrome with such precision she never needed ICU care. His pediatric oncology experience combined with adult resources created a bridge that saved her life.

Diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia at 41, I worried about treatment impacting my work as a pilot. Dr. Sarioglu selected a BTK inhibitor regimen that maintained my fitness to fly while controlling the disease. His understanding of my career requirements shaped a treatment plan that preserved both my health and livelihood.